1437
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Saint John the Baptist is a 1437 unspecified by Giovanni di Paolo, depicting John the Baptist, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This painting depicts a man draped in a pink robe, with a brown garment visible underneath. He holds a staff in his right hand and has a halo behind his head. The background is a textured gold color. The man's expression is serious, and he appears to be looking directly at the viewer. His hair is dark and curly, and he has a short beard. The pink robe is draped elegantly around his body, with folds and creases visible in the fabric. The overall effect of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the subject's serious expression and the simple yet elegant composition creating a sense of calm. To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up Giovanni di Paolo.
Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia was an Italian painter, working primarily in Siena, becoming a prolific painter and illustrator of manuscripts, including Dante's texts.
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